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RESPONSIBiLiTIES
ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 17)
Replace the engine oil filter every seasonorevery otheroil
change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one
year.
• Drain oil from engine crankcase (See "TO CHANGE
ENGINE OIL" in this section of this manual, through
step remove drain plug)_
• Remove oil filter and wipe offfilter adapter..
• Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber
gasket on replacement oil filter.
• Install replacement oil filter on filter adapter. Turn oil
fitter clockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter
adapter, then tighten filter an additional 1/2 turn.
= Fill crankcase with new oil (See "TO CHANGE EN-
GINE OIL" inthis section of this manual). For approxi-
mate capacity see PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS on
page 3 of this manual
• Start the engine and check for oil leaks. Correct any
leaks before placing engine into full operation.
OIL
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18)
The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. Iffuel
filter becomes clogged,obstructingfuel flow to carburetor,
replacementis required°
° With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line
sections°
• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow
pointingtowards carburetor.
° Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are
properlypositioned.
• Immediatelywipe up any spilled gasoline.
CLAMP L
FUEL / "_
FILTER ""
CLAMP
FIG. 18
CLEANING
° Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign
matter.
° Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,
oil, etc.
• Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your
tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out° Water inengine
can result in a shortened engine life,
FIG. 17
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